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Welcome to the HR Huddle, the ultimate resource for all things HR. Cause when the shit goes down, you've got to huddle up. The HR Huddle is comprised of three unique mini-shows: Spilling The Tea On HR Tech — Join Stacey Harris and Cliff Stevenson as they break down the latest happenings in HR and HR tech. HR We Have a Problem — Join Cliff Stevenson as he tackles the messy stories everyone in human... more

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In this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Stacey Harris and Cliff Stevenson work through everything they saw and heard across Infor Analyst Day, HR Tech Europe, Oracle, Workday Innovation Summit, ICIMS, ADP, Workhuman, and Canva. The 29th annua... more

In this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Cliff Stevenson and Tammy Smith, Sapient’s senior manager of data science, mark the public launch of the 29th Annual HR Systems Survey, the most expansive and longest-running survey of its kind. Almost ... more

In this episode of The Pivot Effect, Teri Zipper and Susan Richards are launching something new. The Pivot Effect is a podcast built around the individual, where you are in your career, where you want to go, and what it takes to get there in a world ... more

In this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Stacey Harris and Cliff Stevenson dig into a news week in which the same question keeps surfacing: how much should you trust the data in front of you? Oracle laid off 30,000 employees, and the financial... more

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Tammy Smith
Senior Manager of Data Science
Sapient Insights Group
Episode: Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - The 29th Annual HR Systems Survey is open and here is why your organization's data belongs in it.
Alyson Baxter
Director of Prospects at Indeed
Indeed
Episode: HR, We Have a Problem - How to actually measure whether AI is helping your hiring process before it costs you qualified candidates.
Tim Boris
Host of the Working Well Podcast
Work Defined Network
Episode: Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - The gap between AI expectations and actual business results, the pros and cons of synthetic data panels, and a liability ruling that could change the rules for HR tech vendors.
Chris Taylor
Founder and CEO of actionable.co
actionable.co
Episode: Back by Demand: HR, We Have a Problem - Why most training programs fail to drive behavior change and the simple tools that can triple success rates.
Zach Keep
Manager of compliance risk for Paychex, focused on benefits and retirement
Paychex
Episode: HR, We Have a Problem - The real compliance playbook for 2026 and why the One Big Beautiful Bill, AI legislation, and retirement plans can no longer be managed in isolation.
Kate O'Neill
CEO and Founder of KO Insights
KO Insights
Episode: HR, We Have a Problem - What is “minimum viable skilling” and why prompt training is the most practical place to start with AI adoption.
Melissa M. Reeve
Creator of the Hyper-Adaptive model and author of 'Hyper-Adaptive, Rewiring the Enterprise to Become AI Native'
Episode: HR, We Have a Problem - The hyper-adaptive model: Building AI councils and activation hubs that support employees through job redesign and capability shifts.
Pragya Gupta
Chief Operating Officer at iSolved
iSolved
Episode: HR, We Have a Problem - Why scattered data across systems prevents HR from meeting strategic expectations and what connected technology can solve.
Bonnie Tinder
Founder and CEO of Raven Intelligence, top 100 influencer in HR technology.
Raven Intelligence
Episode: HR, We Have a Problem - Why implementation partners matter more than the software itself and how to choose the right one for your HR tech project.

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Stacey Harris
Host of HR Huddle; Chief Research Officer at Sapient Insights Group; recognized HR tech market researcher
Cliff Stevenson
Co-host; Director of Research and Principal Analyst at Sapient Insights Group
Teri Zipper
Host of HR We Have a Problem; CEO and managing partner at Sapient Insights Group; global HR consulting expert

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Real insight on all things HR

    The HR huddle is a group of people who look at HR objectively while sharing their wealth of knowledge. The hosts keep it real and it’s like catching up with friends over coffee on the latest industry news!

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Balanced discussions with data-backed perspectives and candid industry anecdotes.
Great practical takeaways for HR tech decisions and outcomes.
Guests bring diverse expertise, useful for listeners planning vendor engagements or speaking opportunities.
Real insight on all things HR — hosts keep it real and knowledgeable.

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Back by Demand: HR, We Have a Problem - Why most training programs fail to drive behavior change and the simple tools that can triple success rates.
Q: How do you approach designing learning programs to ensure they lead to real change?
By focusing on the organizational and individual why, ensuring a three-to-one content-to-context ratio, using accountability mechanisms, and enabling ongoing reflection and cohort-based reinforcement to sustain change.
HR, We Have a Problem - The real compliance playbook for 2026 and why the One Big Beautiful Bill, AI legislation, and retirement plans can no longer be managed in isolation.
Q: What does the near-term look like for retirement and compliance in 2026?
Retirement-related rules like Secure 2.0 continue to create incentives for employers to offer plans, with tax credits and pooled employer plans reducing fiduciary risk; however, state-level mandates and evolving compliance demands require ongoing attention to ensure programs stay compliant and attractive to employees.
HR, We Have a Problem - The real compliance playbook for 2026 and why the One Big Beautiful Bill, AI legislation, and retirement plans can no longer be managed in isolation.
Q: How does a business stay aware of what's going on?
By actively monitoring both federal and state developments, leveraging expert resources, and building a proactive compliance program that includes human oversight for AI tools, regular risk assessments, and partnerships with trusted advisors to stay ahead of evolving requirements.
HR, We Have a Problem - The real compliance playbook for 2026 and why the One Big Beautiful Bill, AI legislation, and retirement plans can no longer be managed in isolation.
Q: What kinds of changes are you seeing from an AI perspective?
There's a shift toward state-level AI legislation with privacy protections expanding and a focus on frontier AI models, while federal guidance remains relatively sparse for now; organizations need to monitor state trends and prepare for a landscape where AI use inside companies is governed by privacy and accountability rules.
HR, We Have a Problem - The hyper-adaptive model: Building AI councils and activation hubs that support employees through job redesign and capability shifts.
Q: How can organizations reduce anxiety around AI adoption?
By establishing an AI North Star and clear goals that motivate employees, rather than leaving them uncertain about the reasons for AI implementation.

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What is The HR Huddle about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A pragmatic, data-driven show focused on HR technology, leadership, and practical change management. Episodes frequently dissect AI adoption, data governance, workforce planning, and compliance, paired with lively discussions about real-world vendor moves, acquisitions, and regulatory shifts. The format blends tech-news style briefings with practitioner-focused interviews, making it a strong resource for HR leaders, IT-integrated HR teams, and change agents seeking actionable takeaways about implementing AI, upskilling, and governing people systems. A notable strength is the duo-host dynamic that pairs market insights with research-backed perspectives, often featuring guests who bring hands-on experience with AI, HR tech deployments, and or... more

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